Hairs of the organ of Corti, connected to the basilar membrane, move
against the tectorial membrane and cause the generation of nerve impulses

C. Physiology of Equilibrium

Two kinds of equilibrium...

Static equilibrium - maintenance of the position of the body relative
to the force of gravity; macules located in the utricles and saccules are
involved in static equilibrium; macules are composed of a basement membrane, hair cells, otolithic
membrane, and otoliths

Dynamic equilibrium - maintenance of the body position (mainly in
head) in response to sudden movements such as rotation, acceleration,
and deceleration; crista located in ampulla of semicircular canals involved in dynamic equilibrium